GEt involved

A collage of Black mothers, including G.L.E.W. founders, and children featuring modern and archival-style family photos, overlaid with artistic sketches and doodles against a neutral background.

G.L.E.W. provides Direct Capital.

No reporting requirements. No conditions. The grant is the message. G.L.E.W. promotes Fellowship. Cohorts of women building at the intersection of leadership and legacy.

Work with us to support women in our community, unlocking their unlimited potential.

$94K raised and 10 mothers funded help us expand!

Donate

  • We seek partnerships with organizations that share our commitment to radical investment and systemic change. We are seeking partners who understand that scale is achieved through connection, and who believe in the power of partnership to move the needle on creating collective freedom. If you are interested in becoming a referral partner, please reach out through our contact form.

  • We fund ambitious mothers building something real, without the requirement of performance. We invest in:

    • Vision, expansion, and the belief that ambition deserves a budget.

    • Community as infrastructure; belonging as a resource.

    • Art, creativity, and storytelling as paths to freedom.

    • Spiritual practice and ancestral wisdom as legitimate dimensions of well-being.

    We are preparing for the next cycle. Please use the connect form to express your interest when the application is live.

  • Our Fund was started through the generosity of founder Zuhairah Washington to activate the G.L.E.W. legacy.

    $94K raised and 10 mothers funded

    Help us expand!

    Donate

  • You can reach us anytime via our connect page or contact email. We aim to respond quickly—usually within one to two business days.

freedom funded

Not Charity, Infrastructure!